Tag: Economic
Merz calls for Germany to strengthen industry as cabinet weighs economic and climate challenges
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz is focusing on business conditions, industrial strength, and climate resilience as the German government is holding a Cabinet retreat at…
Wildfire visit puts climate preparedness alongside government’s economic agenda
(de-news.net) – While preparing to expedite the coalition’s economic reforms amid internal pension disputes and growing pressure from the Greens for more robust climate policies,…
Artificial Intelligence, labor markets, and economic transformation
(de-news.net) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping investment decisions, public finances, corporate strategy and labor markets, with effects already visible across Germany and other…
Coalition advances pension reform backed by new economic study
(de-news.net) – A proposed package of German pension reforms combines measures to improve the long-term sustainability of the public pension system with a new state-backed…
Germany’s sugar tax triggers debate over prevention, revenue, and economic costs
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has sparked debate over how its revenue should be used, with consumer advocates and municipalities calling for dedicated funding…
Prognos forecasts economic restructuring with technology as key to long-term growth
(de-news.net) – Germany’s long-term economic growth will increasingly depend on technological innovation as demographic decline constrains the labor force, according to a Prognos study. Separate…
Merz defends economic agenda as Spahn resignation fuels cabinet speculation
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his economic messaging and social reform agenda, warned of declining trust in democratic institutions, and suggested Jens…
Söder and industry back reform plan while urging long-term economic engagement
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition defended its reform package as a gradual but sustained effort to strengthen the economy, while business leaders welcomed its direction…
